The Practical Management of Eating and Drinking Difficulties in Children: an Introduction

The course focuses on dysphagia related to children with physical problems such as cerebral palsy - not children with autism, or those who are fussy eaters or who have behavioural problems.

During the course you'll consider the practical aspects of these problems within a developmental framework.

The aim is to give you an understanding of the normal development of eating and drinking skills, including the recognition of signs of aspiration.

You'll look at the impact of gross motor on oral-motor skills. This provides a framework for assessment and will help you improve your observation skills.

There will be opportunities to share concerns with other participants and staff.

Over the three days of the course there will be small and large group discussions concentrating on areas of specific interest.

Videos will be used to illustrate points and for discussion.

Handouts will be provided for most of the sessions.